Big Ten Match Play at The Concession this weekend

The Concession Golf Club is hosting the 2013 Big Ten Match Play Championship this weekend, Feb. 8-9, for the second consecutive year.

Men’s golf teams from all 12 Big Ten universities will compete in the two-day tournament that kicks off the conference’s spring schedule.

Some of the nation’s most talented youngsters will display their shot-making skills during the two-day matches at The Concession, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course designed in association with Tony Jacklin.

Northwestern is looking to defend its title on the Concession’s challenging course that puts a premium on accuracy and deft putting.

Coach Pat Goss, who received the 2012 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year award and who mentored PGA Tour standout Luke Donald during his time at Northwestern, returns with a talented squad.

The University of Illinois’ Thomas Pieters, the 2012 NCAA Men’s Division I individual golf champion and a first-team All-American, plans to turn pro later this year. The highly ranked college player was the first-ever Belgian to play for the European team in the 2012 Palmer Cup.

“We are very honored once again to host the Big Ten Match Play Championships here at The Concession Golf Club and we are looking forward to welcoming the nation’s top collegiate teams and golfers,” said Bruce Cassidy, Jr. the club’s general manager. “Following last year’s matches, we had an amazing response to the quality and conditioning of our golf course. We encourage area residents and golf fans to come out to the club to watch these talented golfers and to cheer for their alma mater.”

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